Septic arthritis is an infection with consequential inflammation of a joint space by various microorganisms. Typically it is bacterial in origin and results by hematological seeding or direct invasion of a joint space. This invasion initiates a cascade of inflammation and causes irreversible damage to a joint cavity. Patients typically present with edema, erythema, substantial decrease in range of motion, and the inability to use the joint. It remains a significant medical issue accounting for 0.2-0.7% of hospital admissions in the United States with a mortality rate ranging from 2-14%.